5TH DD-DBCA OPEN FIDE RATING

CHESS TOURNAMENT
Kolkata | 11 - 16 April, 2024

VENUE
Dhanuka Dhunseri Dibyendu Barua Chess Academy
26, Chakraberia Lane, Kolkata-20

AICF EVENT CODE

360339 / WB / 2024

TOTAL CASH PRIZE FUND

Rs. 4,00,000/-
Organised by:

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 TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE

11.04.2024 1530 hrs. Round 1

12.04.2024 1000 hrs. Round 2

12.04.2024 1530 hrs. Round 3

13.04.2024 1000 hrs. Round 4

13.04.2024 1530 hrs. Round 5

14.04.2024 1000 hrs. Round 6

14.04.2024 1530 hrs. Round 7

15.04.2024 1530 hrs. Round 8

16.04.2024 1400 hrs. Round 9

16.04.2024 1830 hrs. Prize Distribution Ceremony

ENTRY FEE

GM/IM/WGM/WIM: Free
Students of DD-DBCA and players with Rating 1800+ : Rs 2,500/-
All Other Players: Rs 3,000/-

The last date of entry:

08 April, 2024 (2.00 pm) or first 200 entries, whichever is earlier

Entries will be accepted strictly online through:

https://forms.gle/WSG3xWRkWuGxwMSP6

Account Details

Name : Dhanuka Dhunseri Dibyendu Barua Chess Academy

Account No. : 38194446326
IFSC : SBIN0003681
Bank : State Bank Of India
Branch : La Martiniere Branch, Kolkata

**The number of entries will be restricted to 200 players only, on first come first serve basis.
**Rating will be considered as per April,2024 Rating List
**No request towards waiver of entry fee will be entertained.
**Entry fee is non-refundable

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 PRIZES

Total Cash Prizes: Rs. 4,00,000/-

MAIN PRIZES

1st : Rs. 70,000/- + Trophy 2nd : Rs. 50,000/-

3rd : Rs. 30,000/- 4th : Rs. 20,000/-

5th : Rs. 15,000/- 6th : Rs. 10,000/-

7th : Rs. 9,000/- 8th : Rs. 8,000/-

9th - 10th: Rs. 7,000/- each 11th - 20th: Rs. 6,000/- each

21st to 30th : Rs. 4,000/- each

CATEGORY PRIZES

Best Woman
st nd rd
1 /2 /3 : Rs. 7,000 / Rs. 6,000 / Rs. 5,000

Elo 1601-1800
st nd rd
1 /2 /3 : Rs. 6,000 / Rs. 5,000 / Rs. 4,000

Elo 1401-1600
st nd rd
1 /2 /3 : Rs. 6,000 / Rs. 5,000 / Rs. 4,000

Best Unrated
st nd rd
1 /2 /3 : Rs. 6,000 / Rs. 5,000 / Rs. 4,000

Best Veteran (Above 55 yrs)

1st / 2nd : Rs. 6,0000 / Rs. 5,000

AGE-GROUP PRIZES

Under 8 Boys / Under 10 Boys / Under 12 Boys

Trophies for top 6 ranks

Under 8 Girls / Under 10 Girls / Under 12 Girls

Trophies for top 4 ranks

* Prize money will not be shared in case of tie

** Players will be eligible for only one (higher) prize
** Indian Income Tax rules will apply

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 TOURNAMENT RULES

 Eligibility: Open to all players.

 System: The tournament will be conducted as per FIDE Laws of Chess and FIDE Swiss
System with 9 rounds.

 Time Control: 90 minutes for each player with 30 seconds increment from move 1.

 Tie-Break: In case of a tie, the latest FIDE Rules shall come in to effect.

 AICF Registration: Before submitting the entry, players must be registered with AICF for the
year 2024-2025. AICF Registration link: https://prs.aicf.in/players

 SBDS Registration: SBDS registration for the year 2024-2025 is mandatory for West Bengal
players. SBDS Registration link: https://www.sbdschess.in/player-registration.php

 Electronic Devices: All electronic items including wrist watches (all type of watches) are not
allowed in the tournament hall.

 Protests: Protests, if any, should be made in writing with a protest fee of Rs.1000/- within 15
minutes from the end of the relevant session. Appeals Committee, formed by the organizers will
give their final judgment.

 Organisers reserve the right to reject any entry without assigning any reason and to make
necessary changes to the rules pertaining to the tournament.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Dhanuka Dhunseri Dibyendu Barua Chess Academy

Chakraberia Centre: Salt Lake Centre:
26, Chakraberia Lane FD-437, Sector-3, Salt
Kolkata-700020 Lake, Kolkata-700106

Email: events.dddbca@gmail.com

Mr. Debasish Barua (Arbiter): 8240359285

Mr. Asit Baran Chowdhury (Arbiter): 7003399443
Mr Swapan Adhikari (Arbiter): 9831092280
Mr Rohan Nag Chowdhury (DD-DBCA): 7003255107
Mr Sumit Roy (DD-DBCA): 7980440287

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